Stopping Generator, High-Altitude Operation

Stopping Generator

In an emergency:

Press engine control switch to STOP position.

In normal use:

1.Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any connected power cords.

2.Allow generator to run for 2-3 minutes.

3.Press engine control switch to STOP position.

4.Turn fuel shut-off valve to OFF position.

For long-term storage instructions, see page 25.

High-Altitude Operation

At high altitudes, standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will increase.

High-altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and then readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate the engine at altitudes higher than 5000 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, have an authorized generator dealer per- form this carburetor modification.

Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3.5% for each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in altitude above sea level. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no car- buretor modification is made.

NOTICE

If the engine is jetted for high-altitude and is used at a lower altitude, it will run a lean air-fuel mixture that results in reduced performance, possible over-heating, and possible serious engine damage.

Powering Appliances

NOTE:

In this manual, the term “appliance” refers to any electri- cal device that can be connected to generator for power.

Rules for Powering Appliances

NOTICE

NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in and turned on.

WARNING

Faulty appliances and power cords can result in elec- trical shock.

•Before attempting to power an appliance, be sure gen- erator has been properly grounded, and that appliance and power cord are in good working order.

•Keep the generator away from other electric cables or wires including commercial power supply lines.

•NEVER use generator for any purpose other than its intended use.

•NEVER parallel connect generators or lengthen the exhaust pipe.

•NEVER connect generator to any household circuit, otherwise it may destroy generator or home electric equipment.

WARNING

Medical and Life Support Uses

•In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.

•NEVER use this product to power life support devices or life support appliances.

•NEVER use this product to power medical devices or medical appliances.

•Inform your electricity provider immediately if you or anyone in your household depends on electrical equip- ment to live.

•Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a medical emergency.

•Plan carefully: Before using the generator to power appliances, take time to add power ratings (watt- age) of each appliance and verify that total wattage does not exceed rated output of generator. Power rating information can usually be found on an appli- ance’s product label, stamped inside, or on the back of the appliance. See Table 1 for a listing of average appliance wattage requirements.

•NEVER overload: Circuit breakers will stop the flow of electricity between generator and appliance if the generator is overloaded. This will be indicated by a “tripped” breaker. If this happens, power off and dis- connect appliance(s), wait a few minutes for thermal breakers to cool (master breaker is not thermal), and then push circuit breaker to reset.

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